We’ve got good news for you if you’re jealous of your friend’s ability to use their iPhone 14 to connect to a satellite and contact for assistance in an emergency while you can’t with your pricey high-end Android phone. The ability to call for assistance even if you are stuck on a remote island or up in the mountains without reception may soon be a feature of every new high-end Android phone.
MediaTek recently unveiled its MT6825 chipset, which supports the firm’s 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) technology, after earlier statements from Qualcomm and Samsung about delivering satellite connectivity to Android handsets.
A seamless satellite communication experience is offered by MediaTek’s standalone MT6825 chipsets, which can be incorporated into any high-end smartphone, the company said.
The Motorola Defy 2 and the Bullitt Cat S75 smartphones will be the first to employ the new MT6825 processor, according to MediaTek’s announcement. Bullitt’s Satellite Connect platform will be used by the devices, which will also include two-way satellite messaging, location sharing, and emergency SOS.
In addition to announcing a new chipset, MediaTek also mentioned that Bullitt has announced the Motorola Defy Satellite Link, a Bluetooth attachment that when connected to a phone enables you to send messages via satellite, share your location, and contact emergency services. Both iPhones and Android phones are compatible with the Motorola Defy Satellite Connection.
In April 2023, the product will be stocked and priced at $99. For $149, you may also purchase it with a one-year subscription plan that offers up to 30 two-way messages each month.